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To: KLP who wrote (44836)	9/17/2002 1:53:45 PM
From: JohnM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

One has to really wonder WHY he hasn't addressed his previous comments 4 years ago, versus his comments of today...$400,000 for a documentary about Iraq shouldn't be enough to compromise a "patriot"..... Karen, I could actually care less about the Ritter arguments but I did happen to watch him for a few minutes on Crossfire last night. He answered the contradictions by placing his earlier statements in historical context. Sounded plausible. But I didn't listen carefully and couldn't repeat it now. Particularly, since I've decided to save the brain cells that would be used for this debate for other issues. My impression of Ritter, however, was not terribly favorable. Way too over the top for my tastes. But that has nothing to do with veracity of his arguments.

To: KLP who wrote (44836)	9/17/2002 2:15:30 PM
From: Rascal	Respond to of 281500

His reply was that he has maxed out 3 credit cards. Is reimbursed by a few think tanks and other organizations (can't remember the name) for travel and expenses on certain efforts. Iraq the country paid nothing. They allowed his entry and to address one of their congresses or parliments. The American citizen of Iraqi heritage funded the $400,000. for the documentary which he hopes will get distribution. Says all his records and tax returns are open.

To: KLP who wrote (44836)	9/17/2002 4:25:46 PM
From: Climber	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

$400,000 for a documentary about Iraq shouldn't be enough to compromise a "patriot" Hi KLP, Depending on the scope of the thing, $400K may not even be enough to complete the film. You can burn through 400K pretty fast with international airfares, lodging, transport, etc. for crews, several months worth of salaries for everybody from the director to the writer to the executive producer to the editor, post-production costs, etc, etc. What's left over isn't likely to make anybody rich. Believe me, I know all too well. :) Climber

To: KLP who wrote (44836)	9/18/2002 4:54:38 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Reminds me of the movie...can't remember the title....how much would it take to sleep with someone else...would $1 million do it? A cool mil would earn a quickie with me anytime! :P~~ Derek